Prickly Pear Spineless Cactus
Great food for the gut!
AMAZING for skin and hair!!!!
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OPUNTIA PRICKLY PEAR SPINELESS CACTUS IS EDIBLE BY humans, bearded dragons, turtles, uromastyx, tegus, rabbits, peccaries, deer, squirrels, birds, iguanas, tortoises, horses, cattle, and many other small animals. Research and find out if it’s right for you.
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Opuntia pads are an excellent source of fiber, vitamin C, calcium, potassium, antioxidants, and large amounts of water content to lubricate the gut; and are considered a delicacy in some Latin restaurants.
Calcium(a lack of calcium is a problem with some reptiles) is absorbed in the body more aptly when simultaneously adding vitamin C which is both in Opuntia cactus pads.
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Additional BENEFITS:
Disease prevention (antioxidant compounds)
Immunity booster (vitamin C)
Improved digestion (fiber)
Strengthen teeth and bones (calcium)
Decrease diabetes (controls glucose)
Heart health (potassium)
Freshly picked once an order has been placed. Very hearty - you can plant it, freeze it, fridge it or keep it at room temperature for extended periods of time.